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Canberra Times

Location

Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia

Date

Jan 13, 1958

Page

6

Canberra Weather and Local Notices Tale

Canberra forecast shows warm, increasing clouds with easterly winds by afternoon. Regional outlook lists SE districts warm with light winds. coast showers early, clearing to milder. Local notices include births, obituaries, band practices, party announcements, apprentices meetings, and a dividend notice.

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Hoad's Right To Wimbledon Title Challenged

The Sun Day Dispatch reports tennis officials questioning Hoad and Rosewall legality amid pro talks with Jack Kramer. Manning claims Australia backed professionalism to keep Hoad in Davis Cup and Wimbledon, while Hoad denies being a pro when he won in 1957. Cooper withdraws from doubles with thigh injury after slipping on a wet court at Manly Seaside Championship.

Hoad Sional Sportsch Manning Sunday Dispatch Tennis Association Bis Dunlops Australian Lawn Tennis Association Jack Kramer L.T.A Rosewall Australia Britain Lew Hoad Melbourne Sydney Cooper Ashley Cooper Manly May Merivyn Rose

Wallabies Win Rough Game Against Swansea in Wales

In a hard fought match in Wales, the Wallabies defeated Swansea 12 to 4 as Lenehan’s hard runs and a late tackle on Richards sparked crowd ire. Referee warned Lenehan after a clash, while Richards kicked before the incident. The win marks a strong performance on the British tour with eight Wales games tallying four wins each. The result comes ahead of the second test in Ireland, and calls for Dr. Tooth to join the touring party have surfaced.

Lenehan Swansea G. J. Karne Wallaby Wallabies Sge Treland

Barnes Out As Title Contender

Barnes a contender for the welterweight world title is dropped from an eight man plan as the NBA endorses a Cuba bout between Curie and Vince Martinez. The title has been vacant since Basilio’s surrender with Sugar Ray Robinson still involved in initial committee plans.

Philadelfsia Reuter George Barnes National Ponable NBA Cuba Americans Curie Vince Martines Nox Ray Last Sugar Robinson Sonia Entenpianship Committee Barnes Basilio

Australian Metre free pistol title decided by shoot off

In Sydney Tremeling, a 28 year old Australian, defeated Maitland from Victoria in a shootoff yesterday to claim the Australian Metre free pistol title. After the fourth jackpot race at Lasterbury, many prizewinners praised the event as £27,260/8/- was distributed from 144 tickets. The jackpot paid £189/6/- for 5/ Sharpened by the dramatic outcome, the title match highlighted Australia's pistol shooting competition.

Hobart John Tremelling John Maitland Victoria Sydney Lasterbury

Miliary Wedding At St Pauls In Ferntres Gully Vic

Lieutenant Roberts eldest son of Lt Colonel and Mrs M Roberts of Ferntres Gully Victoria marries Miss J L Lawrence of Griffith. The bride wears brocade frangipanni carnations and Cecil Bruner roses. bridesmaids in blue gowns with open blue roses. flower girl Christine Roberts in pale pink nylon. William Lawrence sings during register signing. indoor reception at the Lawrence residence in Durville Crescent with Mrs Lawrence in blue grey fringe suit.

Lieutenant Roberts Alder M Roberts Ferntres Gully Victoria J. L Lawrence Griffith Christine Roberts William Lawrence Mrs. Lawrence Durville Crescent

Nuptial Celebrated Pro-Ca

The bride, daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Butcher, wore a white tulle gown with a round tulle yoke and carried a red carnation. The groom, son of Mr. and Mrs. Bees, wore formal attire. A reception followed at the Hotel Camden with guests in decorative attire. The couple left for a motor honeymoon in Vienna.

M. J. Butcher Stresma Bey Dia Mra FF Bees Whatten Peter Beesan Camden Belcher Weary & Wrean Komet Vielnaia

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